EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 4K 8.3 MP Deep Sky and Planetary Camera and Guidance
Ultra-sensitive USB 3.0 color camera with large Sony IMX485 Exmor CMOS sensor and high 4K resolution, plus ST4 guiding function
- USB 3.0 high light-sensitive 4K color camera
- Suitable for observing planets, deep sky objects and ST4 guidance
- NEW Sony IMX485 Exmor CMOS sensor, with backside illumination
- Photos and videos: 3840x2160 (4K) and 1936x1096 (Full HD) Pixels
- Particularly low noise level of the SONY Exmor sensor
- Enables very short exposure times for planetary images
- Powerful Explore-Capture professional software included
- Easy camera connection via the 1.25 inch socket with filter thread and T2 thread (M42x0.75 mm)
- Camera driver and ASCOM as well as SDK included; camera connection to PC via USB 3.0
- WINDOWS 10 operating system
New: Equipped with the new high-sensitivity SONY IMX485 Exmor CMOS color sensor, this astronomy camera delivers stunning image results with extremely short exposure times even with basic telescope equipment. In addition, this ultra-modern camera can also be used as an autoguider, e.g. for active tracking of the main imaging device with an SLR camera or a CCD astrocamera .A multi-purpose camera that not only delivers super-sharp, high-resolutionplanetary images , but can also be used to capture low-light deep-sky celestial objects such as galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. The high 4K resolution of 3840x2160 pixels guarantees the best possible image result.
Sensor
The secret of the high light sensitivity is SONY's new back-illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor . It increases the quantum efficiency to 77 % at 533 nm, resulting in extremely high light sensitivity and thus in particularly bright, high-contrast photos. In addition, the particularly low noise level of this new generation of SONY CMOS sensors ensures exceptionally high brightness and no active cooling is required. Nevertheless, this astrocamera features an elaborate aluminum internal structure for ideal thermal radiation and a fan that can be switched on via software. When used with suitable telescopes, the high native pixel resolution of 3840x2160 allows very good panoramic images of the Moon, but also detailed planetary images.
Software
The included professional Explore-Capture software offers not only the necessary basic functions for image and video capture, but also many other useful special functions for image post-processing and for autoguider setup .Functions such as live image display, exposure settings, white balance, dark image capture, stacking, time-lapse recording and much more can be individually configured. Its sophisticated software makes it easy to get started in astrophotography .With its automatic settings, you can produce absolutely presentable results without much prior knowledge. If you prefer, simply switch off the automatic settings and gradually experiment with the individual professional settings.
Automatic tracking control
Connect the camera directly to the ST4 connector of your telescope mount and you have fully automatic tracking control. Thus, long exposures of several minutes are possible without the stars producing unwanted star trails due to the ever-present periodic error of the telescope motor gears. Also included with the camera is the corresponding ST-4 connection cable Thanks to the camera's high light sensitivity, you will always find a suitable guide star even with very short exposure times. Simple automatic tracking at its best.
Connection
For connection to telescopes, guide scopes or off-axis guides, the camera has a 1.25'' socket with 1.25'' filter thread (M28.5x0.6) and a large T2 connection thread (M42x0.75) directly on the housing.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is not a stand-alone guiding camera. A Windows 10 computer is always required for taking pictures and for autoguiding.
Autoguiding software is not included. You can use PHD2 Guiding, GuideDog, Metaguide, Guidemaster (freeware) or AstroArt, MaxIm DL (paid).
DOWNLOAD PHD2-Guiding: https://openphdguiding.org/
DOWNLOAD GuideDog: https://barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/index.html DOWNLOAD latest software and camera drivers: https://www.touptek.com/download/showdownload.php?lang=en&id=2
FEATURES
- USB 3.0 4K color camera with high light sensitivity
- Suitable for taking pictures of planets, deep-sky objects
- Integrated ST4 guiding function
- Allows very short exposure times for super-sharp planetary images
- Camera type: EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC G3CMOS08300KPA color
- Image sensor: NEW Sony IMX485 Exmor CMOS color sensor, back illuminated
- Data output: still images and video
- Image and video formats output: 3840 x 2160 (4K) & 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels
- Frame rate: up to 43 and 66 FPS (for video)
- Native sensor size in pixels: 3840 x 2160 (4K)
- Exposure times possible: 0.1 ms to 60 min.
- Distribution: Yes, 1x1 and 2x2
- Megapixel: 8.3 MP
- Sensor size: 11.14 x 6.26 mm
- Image diagonal: 12.86 mm
- Pixel size: 2.9 µm x 2.9 µm
- Bit depth: 8/12 bits, switchable
- ST-4 compatible autoguider: Yes
- CNC machined aluminum housing
- Camera connection diameter: Camera connection thread: T2 thread (M42x0.75 mm) and 1.25'' filter thread
- Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0
- Rear attachment required: 17.5 mm
- Shutter type: Global shutter
- Heat radiation via built-in fan (switchable via software)
- Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C (30-80 % RLH)
- USB 3.0 cable length: 150 cm (150 cm)
- Camera diameter: 68 mm length, 85 mm
- Camera weight: 0.3 kg
- Software: EXPLORE Capture included
- Camera driver and ASCOM driver and SDK included
- PC requirements: Intel Core2 2.8 GHz CPU or higher / 2 GB RAM / USB 3.0
- Operating system: WINDOWS 10
Field of view for different focal lengths in arcminutes:
- 400 mm - 95.6' x 53.8'
- 500mm - 76.5' x 43.0
- 600 mm - 63.7' x 35.8' x 35.8
- 700 mm - 54.6' x 30.7' x 30.7
- 800 mm - 47.8' x 26.9' x 26.9
- 900 mm - 42.5' x 23.9' x 23.9
- 1000 mm - 38.2' x 21.5' x 21.5
- 1250 mm - 30.6' x 17.2' x 17.2
- 1500 mm - 25.5' x 14.3' x 14.3
- 1750 mm - 21.8' x 12.3
- 2000 mm - 19.1' x 10.8' x 10.8
DELIVERY SPACE
- 8.3 MP planetary & deep sky & guiding camera
- 1. 25 inch (31.7 mm) plug adapter with thread for filters
- 150 cm USB 3.0 connection cable
- 150 cm control cable for ST-4 autoguider function
- Dust cover for camera opening
- Software distribution
- Instruction manual
